Sunday, 20 November 2011

Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis)

OTHER NAMES: Fan-tailed WarblerLocal Name (Spain): BuitrónFeatured Subspecoes:Cisticola juncidis cisticolaWeight: 5-12gLength: 10cmWingspan: 12-15cmNO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least ConcernThe Zitting Cisticola is also known as the Fan-Tailed Warbler, and indeed, this was it's only name until recently renamed so as to avoid confusion with an American species of the same name. It is now named to match up with the other cisticola species. They are a fairly common resident species in Iberia, usually associated with water and best detected by their calls. However, once they reveal themselves they are generally fairly easy to at least catch a glimpse of. In Winter they are one of the few warbler species to remain in their range, but in Summer a bit more caution is needed as other species arrive.